Thanks Linus. The reason i brought up the sound is because it was something i only recently noticed and began to identify with. I have not gone inside the thumbstick in a long time.I really wasn't sure what actually causes it, whether it be internal or external. I thought it would be a good question to ask.

Do new OEM thumbsticks have varying degrees of deadzone?? - I'd say no.

Judging by your video, you've basically captured everything a new thumbstick should do!

I guess i have only one more question: Are you still looking for testers?